Pros: Be realistic about holiday diet, fitness

5:10 PM,
Nov. 5, 2013

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Written by

Maria Sonnenberg
| For FLORIDA TODAY

Regardless of whether you've been naughty or nice this year, Santa and his party-happy elves will undoubtedly deliver a gaily wrapped wrench right into your best intentions for a healthy, trim you.

Few are the folks who can completely resist the temptations of the season -the abundant hors d'oeuvres, overflowing goblets of wine and the rich meals. Add the stress of too much to do in too short a time and the emotional rollercoaster that are relatives and you might end up pear-shaped like the fruit of the Christmas carol's partridge-intensive tree.